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Longleaf Trace dubbed one of South's top biking trails

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2 weeks ago

June 19, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-06-19 23:25:08

SUMMARY: Southern Living magazine has recognized Hattiesburg for its outdoor attraction, naming the Longleaf Trace as one of the best biking trails in the South. The magazine highlighted the trail's beauty, particularly its pine tree landscape and flat, easy-to-ride path. Leaders with Visit Hattiesburg are focusing on enhancing the city's outdoor recreation to build community. This recognition adds to Hattiesburg's accolades, as the city was also named one of the top 25 Rising Cities of the South by Southern Living. The community's efforts in showcasing outdoor recreational opportunities have been acknowledged.

Longleaf Trace dubbed one of South's top biking trails

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:04:09

SUMMARY: Tisby attended the ceremony for 13 new EMT graduates in Hinds County, who completed a rigorous three-month course by AMR. Despite challenges since its initiation in 2019, the program has become notably productive. Mayor Richard White, a former volunteer fireman and EMT, attended the event and will welcome three of those graduates as firefighters. Trust, the top graduate, remarked on the importance of teamwork and hard work throughout the program, forming study groups to succeed. The graduates expressed excitement for their future roles, eager to help people during their critical moments and contribute positively to society.

AMR welcomes new EMTs

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USA Track and Field Junior Olympics coming to Jackson

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July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:04:04

SUMMARY: This summer, in addition to the Paris Olympics, Jackson, USA, will host the Southeast Region Junior Olympics for Track and Field starting Thursday, July 4th. Competitors aged 18 and under from Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi will vie for qualification to the national meet at Texas A&M later this summer. Events will take place at Hughes Field and Millsaps College, bringing significant economic benefits and inspiring local youth. Organizers seek to make this an annual event with state support, promoting track and field in Mississippi. A parade featuring athletes from the four states will be held on Saturday morning.

Junior Olympics coming to Jackson

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Hinds County sheriff announces Holiday Blitz

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8 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:03:38

SUMMARY: We are entering a historically busy holiday travel season, and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office is enhancing its patrols from Wednesday through Sunday. Expect to see a higher presence of deputies on the roads around the county. The department will also establish several checkpoints to identify impaired drivers.